Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation Environmental Education Grant Program

The Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation funds grant requests to support fair and balanced environment education in Georgia.

To be eligible, applicants must represent: a local or regional Keep America Beautiful (KAB) affiliate, an educational group, a local government, a non-profit group, or an organization that supports the mission of Keep America Beautiful, Inc. The mission of KAB is “To empower individuals to take greater responsibility for enhancing their community environment.”

Grants will be awarded to support planned projects or to enhance existing projects. Only expenses incurred after the award date are eligible, and projects must be completed by June 30, 2008. Grant applications must be submitted by September 28, 2007 . Winners will be announced at the Keep Georgia Beautiful Awards Luncheon on October 25, 2007.

Eligible programs and projects include but are not limited to...

Air Quality Composting Demonstration Projects KAB Program Certification Litter Prevention Media Events

Recycling School Programs Special Events Waste Reduction Water Quality

The actual amount of funds to be awarded will be determined solely by the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation Board of Directors. It is anticipated that the average grant awarded will be $2,000 for a one-time reimbursement of project or program expenses. Awarded grants will be paid upon receipt and approval of a final program report. Eligible expenses include funds to comply with KAB certification requirements, promotional items, and technology expenses. Travel costs will be approved by special consideration only. Ineligible expenses include entertainment, meals, and any expenditure for an activity attempting to influence legislation or participate in any political campaign. Applications not adhering to the prescribed format and word limitation will not be considered.

The Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, Inc. and its agents, board of directors, and members shall not assume any responsibility or liability of any kind for property or personal injury claim(s) that may result from the implementation of an awarded grant project.

Downloadable Grant Application - A hardcopy form may also be downloaded, completed, and mailed (must be postmarked by September 28, 2007 ) to the Foundation at:

Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, Inc.
Attn: Grant Review Committee
60 Executive Park South, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30329

General Information and Description

*Name of Organization:
*Address:
*City:
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*Applicant's Name:
I. Describe your organization in 100 Words or less.
II. Describe your project or program proposal in 500 Words or less.

Selection Criteria & Budget

III. Selection Criteria.
1.) Describe why the funds are needed in 200 words or less.
2.) Describe how the effort supports the mission of Keep America Beautiful in 200 words or less.
3.) Describe who will benefit from the environmental education program proposed (e.g.,schools, clubs, the entire community) in 200 words or less.
4.) Describe how the effort will change attitudes or behavior in the community in 200 words or less.
5.) Describe how you will measure your success in 200 words or less.
6.) Describe what kind of community support you have for the proposal in 200 words or less.
7.) Describe how the effort will be innovative from an education standpoint in 200 words or less.
8.) Describe what kind of impact this project will have on the community in 200 words or less.
IV. Budget.
Item Amount In-Kind Match (not required) Total

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